You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

The black servants are not only powerful in themselves, but also have an abundant supply of magic power. They draw magic power from the Master, the android body battery, and the Holy Grail at the same time, so their spiritual base is always in peak condition.

Medea claimed that she could adjust the output power of the Greater Holy Grail and increase support for the Servants to atone for her mistakes.

It is a good thing that subordinates are motivated. Vlad III had no intention of blaming her and he praised her for proposing this project on her own initiative.

In fact, Medea was not bragging. Apart from the magic circuit array of the "Grail of Heaven" which was the core, this rare witch had already mastered the structure and operation mechanism of the Holy Grail. Making some external changes was just a piece of cake for her.

Sure enough, after only two days, the black servants received all-round enhanced magic power, and the amount of magic power of the Master and the android batteries was simply insignificant in comparison.

The Black side, whose overall strength has been further improved, is full of confidence in the upcoming Holy Grail War. From Vlad III to many magicians, no one has any doubt that they will win!

In contrast, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada of the red team was full of worries about the road ahead.

In his original plan, the assassin Semiramis's treasure [The Sky Garden of Vanity] was the key among the keys. If he wanted to seize the Holy Grail of the Thousand Worlds Tree, this aerial fortress was indispensable.

But the red berserker master and servant (Sera & Iori) were inexplicably hostile to him. Not only did they never come to the church to meet him, they also took advantage of the situation and destroyed many precious artifacts. These were the materials used to build the sky garden. He spent half a century to barely raise them. Even if they could still be used now, the effect would be greatly weakened.

You know, the Sky Garden has a very important feature:

The higher the total value of the resources invested during construction, the higher the degree of completion of the garden and the higher the level of the treasure!

This is why the Master who summoned Semiramis had to prepare for bankruptcy before joining the battle...

Iori's behavior was undoubtedly a huge blow to Amakusa, so he had to let Circe collect resources. Even if this would cause dissatisfaction from Red Caster, he could only try his best to appease her. The general direction could not be changed!

Originally, as a representative of the Holy Church and a collaborator of the Red Master, Amakusa could have reported the matter to the Clock Tower and condemned the infighting between the Berserker Master and Servant.

But when he learned about the identity and background of the Berserker Master, he silently swallowed this loss.

Sera von Einzbern - when he saw this last name, his first reaction was a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, and then he immediately suspected that his identity had been exposed.

The Ai family had illegally summoned the ruler on their own territory, so they definitely had saved Amakusa Shiro's data. Even though this family had fallen into decline, it wasn't surprising to recognize him from the historical data.

He had no choice but to put aside the matter of Sera and Iori for the time being and re-formulated the plan to attack the Thousand World Tree:

If there were no Hanging Gardens, they would have to take the initiative to attack the Black Team's headquarters and fight to the death with those Servants who rely on the Magic Workshop and the Holy Grail... Even if the Red Team has excellent Servants such as Karna, Achilles, Semiramis, etc., it is not easy to do this.

Therefore, he restrained Achilles and others who were eager for battle, and patiently collected materials bit by bit, waiting for the day when the hanging garden would be completed.

——It was in this context that the Black and Red sides received an important message at the same time!

[The top holy relic, the treasure of Norse mythology, "Rhine Gold", will be exhibited in a manor outside of Tulifas. Only guests with real taste are invited to participate in the event.]

This news was published in the newspaper openly. Most of the local residents thought it was just a prank by some busybody, but only Chikaiju and Amakusa Shiro took it seriously after receiving the intelligence.

Because they also received mineral fragments sent by someone using familiars.

The stone itself has no value. It is neither gold nor jade nor any rare material. However, magicians treasure it because it carries a peculiar magic power, somewhere between a curse and a blessing. It has an extremely profound history, as if it is some kind of "mysterious" legacy.

If that were all, it would be fine, as the Thousand Worlds Tree has no shortage of holy relics, and Amakusa Shiro is well-informed in the Middle East. However, among the servants of both sides there are true experts, or what the newspapers call "guests of taste", who recognized the origin of the ore, thus verifying what was said in the newspaper.

"It's really the Rheingold?"

In the meeting hall, Fiore exclaimed softly, her face full of disbelief. Although the other Masters had different expressions, it could be seen that they were all concerned by this unexpected information.

It’s no wonder that they are so agitated. After all, this is not an ordinary relic, but a treasure that occupies a key position in a mythological system and has a very special meaning.

Even if we put aside its symbolic significance, Rheingold itself has the ability to gather wealth, which no one can refuse!

From immortal cultivators to magicians, no matter what power system they are in, the consensus is similar:

On the path of cultivation, sufficient resources are the greatest help, and money is the most direct form of resources.

None of the magicians in Type-Moon can see through fame and fortune; on the contrary, they are all pursuing it.

There is no need to say much about the famous poor Tousaka Rin. Even industry leaders like the second generation and the Aozaki sisters have a great need for money.

"There can't be any Rhine gold on Romanian soil, otherwise we would have found it long ago."

"It looks like a trap, doesn't it?"

"At this time...it's probably related to the Clock Tower!"

"Saber, are you sure?"

Vlad III raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and asked a tall, white-haired young swordsman present.

"No one is better qualified than you to judge what is true or false."

“It’s genuine.”

The swordsman with a serious expression and determined eyes is named "Siegfried", also known as Siegfried. He is one of the strongest human heroes in Norse mythology, and he had a deep connection with the Rhinegold during his lifetime. In a sense, this is even his holy relic, so it is impossible for him to make a mistake.

"It's probably a rock that has fallen off the pedestal. This kind of magic that leads people to misfortune cannot be faked by conventional means."

"Oh my, it's actually true..."

Vlad III smiled playfully: "It seems that the organizer is very sincere. It is worth going."

"king!"

The bespectacled female magician Serenike gave a direct warning: "This is undoubtedly a trap. As long as we stay in the castle, we can always maintain our advantage. Even if the relic is real, there is no need for us to cause trouble."

Other Masters also stood up. Although their words were different, their general meaning was the same, that is, there was no need to pay attention to this overly obvious bait, and they should continue to implement the original defensive counterattack strategy. When the time was right (a certain number of servants were killed), they could directly activate the Holy Grail and declare victory in the war.

"Humph! You are even weaker than I thought, and you don't even have the wisdom to judge the situation."

Vlad III said unhappily: "I am both a general and a king. I will not be controlled by impulse. Of course, I will not be attracted by the bait, but don't you realize the opportunity?"

"Fighter?"

The masters were stunned, but it turned out that the wheelchair girl Fiore was smarter and grasped the key information in a flash.

"Do you mean that the other side has placed the battlefield in Tulifas?"

"Well, although it's slow, it's not hopeless."

Vlad III said: "Tolifas is my 'territory' and the area where the Thousand World Tree has the strongest influence. Showing the Rhine Gold in such a place is a challenge full of confidence!"

"Your Majesty, please understand..."

Fiore sighed inwardly: Vlad III is nearly invincible as long as he is in his own "territory". The so-called defensive counterattack strategy is also to avoid fighting outside the territory as much as possible.

But this time the enemy came directly to their sphere of influence, and the core area!

As a monarch, the Grand Duke could choose a "cowardly" strategy for the sake of the overall situation, but as a general, he probably would not tolerate such provocation from the enemy at his doorstep.

After all, as long as he did not leave the territory, Vlad III did not have to worry about anything, and he could easily deal with the so-called traps.

“Of course, I will not take risks lightly. From now on, I will send out all my spies and familiars to closely monitor every move on this land. Then, I will expand the scope of investigation and pay attention to the enemy’s invasion trajectory.

As long as I can prepare in advance, I can lead the battle as a commander whether in Tulifas or in the castle.

Furthermore, servants must be left in the castle to protect the Master and use the Command Spells to recall combat power at critical moments."

"As ordered!"

"……king!"

Seeing that Vlad III had made his decision, the masters knew that it was difficult to reverse the situation, but Fiore still planned to make one last effort.

"The enemy dared to provoke me like this, so I should give him a head-on blow, but I don't know what kind of servants he has prepared yet... If I just deliberately distract your attention, I will fall into the enemy's trap.

In my humble opinion, it would be better to send other servants to explore first, and then decide whether to increase the combat power or let you go in person according to the trend of the battle. "

"Hmm... You are very young, but you have mature ideas. You will achieve great things in the future, Fiore."

The gleam in Vlad III's eyes faded away, and he regained his composure. He greatly appreciated Fiore's advice, but at the same time he felt vaguely uneasy.

He seemed to be influenced by the belligerent mood just now, and the decision he made was a bit irrational... This proved that his mental state was gradually changing towards that of a more reckless vampire, which was not a good thing.

"Who shall we send to lead the charge?"

"King, please send Saber!"

Gold Mujik, a middle-aged, portly magician with a mustache, stepped forward and excitedly recommended his servant.

“We will definitely win the battle! You don’t have to deal with the ordinary fry. Saber can take back the Rhinegold all by herself!”

“Saber…”

Vlad III looked deeply at the silent tall young man. Although Gold had selfish motives, Siegfried was indeed the best candidate.

As a hero who had obtained the Rhinegold during his lifetime, sending him out would almost certainly result in the acquisition of the treasure that was causally bound to him.

"I'm counting on you, hero~"

-

"Can they really not see such an obvious trap?"

In a semi-abandoned but newly purchased manor on the outskirts of Tuliface, Iori found a relatively intact tea table in the overgrown courtyard and chatted with Sera while looking at the moon.

"Of course they can see that, but they have no reason to refuse."

Iori said confidently: "You also saw the battle between the red and black teams in front of the ruler a few days ago, right?

The Saber of the Black side is the dragon-slaying hero Siegfried. He is undoubtedly the best Servant, but if he can get the Rhine Gold, he will be able to unlock more power. Moreover, the Thousand Worlds Tree is united in the form of a family. If it can increase the foundation and wealth, it will be a blessing for a magic family.

Besides, who would tolerate someone messing with their doorstep? "

"Then...what about the red side?"

Sera was still a little unsure: "What if they don't come? Will we have to deal with the black servants ourselves?"

"It's coming, it's not up to Amakusa!"

Iori asserted: "No woman can refuse gold, which symbolizes all the wealth and power in the world, even if she is the queen of Assyria!"

Volume 123: Death Comes to the Holy Grail War: Chapter : The Family Affairs of the National Savior Saint

A farm girl heard the voice of heaven in the wheat field, walked out of the house alone and began the legendary journey of saving her motherland - all this ended hundreds of years ago.

The story is neither tragedy nor comedy, it is just "history".

There is neither resentment nor regret in my heart, only "blessings".

Perhaps it is precisely because of this lack of desire that the heroic spirit engraved in the realm record tape descended to the human world and was given the job of "Ruler" by the Holy Grail, which only saints can perform.

As the judge of the Holy Grail War, she once again embarked on a journey, not to save her homeland, but to maintain the balance of the world.

——Now, this servant who has a huge influence on the balance of victory and defeat is walking on the country road illuminated by the afterglow of the sunset.

The blonde girl, who was wearing simple clothes and looked no different from an ordinary person, walked slowly forward with firewood in her arms, a trace of solemnity showing on her beautiful and pure face.

There was an unsettling smell in the air.

Whether in her lifetime or after becoming a heroic spirit, she was watched and favored by "God", and her powerful intuition guided her towards the path of destiny. This was not surrender, but a choice made in accordance with her heart after realizing her own mission.

After being summoned as a Servant, this talent was materialized into the inherent skill [Revelation].

This is the same skill as "Intuition", the difference is that intuition is the sixth sense in battle, while "Revelation" applies to everything, from battle to life, and even puzzle games. You can always find the right path and make the right choice.

By the way, Joan of Arc herself was a man of action. Although she had such a talent, it was difficult for her to explain it to others, so in history she was often regarded as a brainless fool when leading troops into battle (in fact, she had the war instinct of a beast).

Interestingly, the propaganda work at that time consciously highlighted her luck as God's chosen one, while ignoring her military talents.

Now, her excellent intuition came in handy once again, sensing in advance that some kind of "event" was about to happen or was happening.

She wasn't too nervous because the feeling was like having cockleburs stuck to a cat - annoying but not dangerous.

what is it?

Being alert, Joan of Arc returned to her lodging place.

Well, because this holy girl was short of money, she could not live in a luxury hotel like Iori, so she could only stay with farmers in the countryside. She also shamelessly got free food and accommodation, and compensated the landlord by doing physical work.

There was no way. Due to unknown reasons (the previous ruler Amakusa was still alive), she was unable to descend in a normal spirit form and could only attach herself to a French girl named Leticia.

This is different from the possession of bodies in novels about cultivating immortals. With the consent of the girl, Joan of Arc obtained most of her memories. Her own consciousness was still there, but when Joan of Arc descended, she entered her consciousness and transferred the use of her body to the saint who saved the country.

Letitia can perceive the outside world like watching a movie and is protected by rules. Even if Joan of Arc dies in battle, Letitia herself will not be harmed, but will immediately recover and be sent to a safe place.

The host's safety is guaranteed, but Joan of Arc is subject to many restrictions.

It cannot transform into a spirit body and still needs to eat and sleep. Although it won't die of starvation, it will feel uncomfortable if it has an empty stomach - roughly equivalent to an Aho-King.

After experiencing the attack, she hitchhiked all the way to the vicinity of Tuliface. Out of caution, she did not come into contact with either camp. She still didn't know why the Master of the Red Camp had such great malice towards her, so she could only lie in wait for the Holy Grail War to officially begin.

She had little money and stayed in a farmer's house. The old couple who were the landlords were very kind and accepted her without any hesitation, treating her like a relative - this might be related to Joan of Arc's personal charm that could convince people involuntarily.

She lived comfortably during this period. The life of taking care of livestock and processing fodder on the farm reminded her of her past life. Before she accepted the guidance of heaven and stepped into the Shura battlefield, there was also such a farm girl in a small village in France...

But now it seems that the peaceful days will eventually come to an end. This time there is no "Voice of Heaven", only the urging from the Holy Grail.

The servants of the two camps are already ready to move, accumulating terrifying power. When the horn of war sounds, it will surely be earth-shattering!

A bad premonition arose in her heart. Joan of Arc put the firewood outside, opened the door and looked inside cautiously. She saw that the old couple who had taken her in were safe and sound and were preparing dinner in the kitchen. She couldn't help but feel relieved.